Key attachment



July 17, 1934. H. L. HANDY KEY ATTACHMENT Filed June 29, 1935 ,4 Home y By QM Patented July 17, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE KEY- ATTACHMENT Barry L. Handy, Sherman, Tex. Application June 29, 1933, Serial No. 678,272 4 Claims. or. 240-225) The present invention relates to a key attachment and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character embodying novel means through the mediumof which a particular key, such as a door key, maybe conveniently located in the dark among a plurality of keys such as are usually carried on a ring or other types of holders. Other objects of the invention are to provide a key attachment of the aforementioned character which will be simple in construction, strong, durable, compact, attractive in appearance and which may be manufactured at low cost.

All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompany-'- ing drawing wherein like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:-

Figure 1 is a view principally in front elevation of an attachment constructed in accordance with the present invention, showing the same mounted on a key.

Figure 2 is a view in top plan thereof.

Figure 3 is a view in vertical transverse section through the attachment.v

- Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprises a substantially segmental cover 1 of suitable metal or other material which is adapted to be slipped on the head of a key 3. Theopposed front and rear walls of the cover 1 have formed therein aligned openings 4 for registry with the usual opening 5 in the key head 2 for the purpose of permitting attachment to a ring or other holder.

The periphery or edge of the cover 1 is formed to provide a groove or channel 6 which is substantially filled with luminous paint '7, 'as illustrated to advantagein Figure 3 of the drawing.

It will thus be seen that the key upon which the attachment is mounted will be rendered conspicuous and consequently easily located in the dark. The cover 1 is of a size and shape to frictionally grip the key head 2 for retaining said cover in position thereon. As will be apparent excessive wear on the luminous material '7 will be prevented by reason of the fact that said material is placed inthe groove or channel 6 and in this manner protected.

It is believed that the many advantages of a '65 key attachment constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood, and although the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes may be resorted to vwhich will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:--

1. A key attachment comprising a cover for the reception of the key head and having openings aligned with the opening in the key head, and a luminous coating on the edge of the cover.

2'. A key attachment comprising a substantially channel-shaped cover for the reception of the key head and having openings aligned with the opening in the key head, and'a coating of lumi-. nous material on the peripheral edge of the cover.

3. A key attachment comprising a cover for the reception of the key head and having openings aligned with the opening in the key head, 35 said cover having a channel in its marginal portion, and a luminous substance in the channel.

4. A key attachment comprising a substantially channel-shaped cover for the reception of the key head, said cover having aligned openings in its front and rear walls and further having a circumferential channel in its periphery, and a luminous substance in the channel, the openings in said cover being aligned with the opening in the key head. v HARRY L. HANDY. 

